1937 Ohio River Flood High-Water Mark
199 West Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
This high-water marker shows the level reached by the historic 1937 Ohio River Flood in downtown Mount Vernon. It offers a powerful reminder of one of the region's greatest natural disasters and the resilience of the community that rebuilt after the waters receded.
Newburgh Indiana
Listed in City, Civil War, Lincoln Heritage Trail, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
County Rd 850 W, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Newburgh is an Ohio River town with a historic core, waterfront character, and a notable Civil War story. Explore its streets and river views while learning about the 1862 Newburgh Raid.
Little Red Brick House
622-420 French Island Trail, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
This mid-19th-century brick house was saved from demolition in 2017 and moved from West Jennings Street to Newburgh’s Old Lock and Dam Park.
Cairo Illinois
Listed in City, Civil War, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
399-301 15th St., Cairo, Illinois 62914
Explore Cairo, Illinois, a historic river town at the meeting of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, with historic streetscapes and nearby Fort Defiance.
Branden Burg reenactment
5141 Battletown Rd, Brandenburg, KY 40108, Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108
A living-history reenactment recalling John Hunt Morgan’s 1862 Ohio River crossing and raid into Indiana.
Kulmer Beach Reserve
Listed in Nature preserve
17200 Kulmer Beach Rd, West Point, KY 40177, West Point, Kentucky 40177
A little-known reserve near West Point overlooking Kentucky’s Ohio River landscape. Confirm access and current conditions before visiting.
Original Ft. Massac Site
Listed in Historical landmark, Indian Wars, Lewis and Clark Sites, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War, State park
1308 E 5th St, Metropolis, Illinois 62960
At Fort Massac State Park, the original 1757 French fort site is marked by preserved archaeological remains and an interpreted outline beside the Ohio River bluffs. A nearby reconstruction represents the later 1802 American fort.
Ashworth Archaeological Site
12815 IN-69, Mt Vernon, Indiana 47620
A nationally recognized archaeological site near Mt. Vernon, Indiana, close to the Ohio-Wabash confluence and a broader landscape of important Indigenous sites.
West Point Kentucky History Museum
Listed in Museum
508 Elm St, West Point, KY 40177, West Point, Kentucky 40177
A small community museum exploring the history of West Point and its Ohio River setting.
Mount Vernon Indiana
399-327 Main St, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
Mount Vernon is a historic Posey County seat on Indiana’s Ohio River, where riverfront scenery, local heritage, and nearby outdoor areas make for a relaxed southwestern Indiana stop.
1937 Ohio River Flood High-Water Mark
199 West Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
This high-water marker shows the level reached by the historic 1937 Ohio River Flood in downtown Mount Vernon. It offers a powerful reminder of one of the region's greatest natural disasters and the resilience of the community that rebuilt after the waters receded.
Newburgh Indiana
Listed in City, Civil War, Lincoln Heritage Trail, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
County Rd 850 W, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Newburgh is an Ohio River town with a historic core, waterfront character, and a notable Civil War story. Explore its streets and river views while learning about the 1862 Newburgh Raid.
Little Red Brick House
622-420 French Island Trail, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
This mid-19th-century brick house was saved from demolition in 2017 and moved from West Jennings Street to Newburgh’s Old Lock and Dam Park.
Cairo Illinois
Listed in City, Civil War, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
399-301 15th St., Cairo, Illinois 62914
Explore Cairo, Illinois, a historic river town at the meeting of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, with historic streetscapes and nearby Fort Defiance.
Branden Burg reenactment
5141 Battletown Rd, Brandenburg, KY 40108, Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108
A living-history reenactment recalling John Hunt Morgan’s 1862 Ohio River crossing and raid into Indiana.
Kulmer Beach Reserve
Listed in Nature preserve
17200 Kulmer Beach Rd, West Point, KY 40177, West Point, Kentucky 40177
A little-known reserve near West Point overlooking Kentucky’s Ohio River landscape. Confirm access and current conditions before visiting.
Original Ft. Massac Site
Listed in Historical landmark, Indian Wars, Lewis and Clark Sites, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War, State park
1308 E 5th St, Metropolis, Illinois 62960
At Fort Massac State Park, the original 1757 French fort site is marked by preserved archaeological remains and an interpreted outline beside the Ohio River bluffs. A nearby reconstruction represents the later 1802 American fort.
Ashworth Archaeological Site
12815 IN-69, Mt Vernon, Indiana 47620
A nationally recognized archaeological site near Mt. Vernon, Indiana, close to the Ohio-Wabash confluence and a broader landscape of important Indigenous sites.
West Point Kentucky History Museum
Listed in Museum
508 Elm St, West Point, KY 40177, West Point, Kentucky 40177
A small community museum exploring the history of West Point and its Ohio River setting.
Mount Vernon Indiana
399-327 Main St, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
Mount Vernon is a historic Posey County seat on Indiana’s Ohio River, where riverfront scenery, local heritage, and nearby outdoor areas make for a relaxed southwestern Indiana stop.
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